Kog'MawTFT Comps
Caustic
Adaptor
Invoker
3 CostThe best Kog'Maw team comp features Monolith , Blackthorn , Brawler , Adaptor , Hunter , Invoker , Primal , Riftbeast , Vanguard , Caustic , and Emerald Aspect with a 87.64% win rate. The most popular Kog'Maw comp uses Blossom , Brawler , Adaptor , Primal , Rival , Caustic , and Juggernaut and is picked 1.21% of the time in TFT Set 18.
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Kog'Maw as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 5 viable team comps that include Kog'Maw, with an average win rate of 71.14% across all compositions. The top performing Kog'Maw comp achieves an impressive 81.34% win rate, built around Blossom, Adaptor, Primal traits, while alternative builds leverage Blossom, Brawler. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Kog'Maw, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 2.90 | Top 4 81.34% | First Place 22.81% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.01 | Top 4 79.20% | First Place 24.65% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.08 | Top 4 78.89% | First Place 19.94% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.87 | Top 4 66.26% | First Place 4.91% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 4.64 | Top 4 50.01% | First Place 7.78% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Kog'Maw Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 18
Caustic
Blossom
Brawler
Adaptor
Primal
JuggernautPrimary Synergies
Kog'Maw excels in compositions that leverage Caustic, Blossom, Brawler synergies. The Caustic trait appears in 100% of Kog'Maw comps with a 78.3% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Adaptor, Primal, Juggernaut complement Kog'Maw comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Kog'Maw Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
Start your game by picking up Yorick. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 81.3% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
This is when Kog'Maw comes online. Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Master Yi, Krug, Vi. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Blossom/Adaptor/Primal composition with Sett, Nidalee, Gnar in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 81.3% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Kog'Maw Comp
For optimal Kog'Maw itemization in this Blossom/Adaptor/Primal comp, prioritize equipping Gnar with Thief's Gloves. Secondary item holders include Krug (Thief's Gloves); Master Yi (Brawler Emblem, Edge of Night, Guinsoo's Rageblade); Sett (Thief's Gloves); Kog'Maw (Infinity Edge, Red Buff, Spear of Shojin); Vi (Brawler Emblem, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape); Nidalee (Hunter Emblem, Bloodthirster, Edge of Night); Yorick (Brawler Emblem, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
When playing this Kog'Maw Blossom/Adaptor/Primal comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Chain Vest, Giant's Belt during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 7 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
Pivot Suggestions
When playing Kog'Maw in TFT Set 18, the Blossom/Adaptor/Primal composition with a 81.3% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Kog'Maw team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Kog'Maw build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Blossom/Brawler/Adaptor
This Blossom/Brawler/Adaptor composition shares 88% of its units with the best Kog'Maw comp, achieving a 79.2% win rate. You'll need to sell Gnar from your board and replace them with Rengar. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Kog'Maw's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Blossom/Brawler/Adaptor
This Blossom/Brawler/Adaptor composition shares 88% of its units with the best Kog'Maw comp, achieving a 78.9% win rate. You'll need to sell Gnar from your board and replace them with Gromp. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Kog'Maw's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Kog'Maw TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Kog'Maw composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Kog'Maw pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 18.
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Kog'Maw Set 18 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Kog'Maw team comp?
The highest win rate Kog'Maw team comp features Malphite, Rek'Sai, Sivir, Cinderling, Kog'Maw, Krug, Nidalee, Sentinel, and Taric with a 87.64% win rate. This comp utilizes the Monolith, Blackthorn, Brawler, Adaptor, Hunter, Invoker, Primal, Riftbeast, Vanguard, Caustic, and Emerald Aspect traits and is picked 0.34% of the time.
Which Kog'Maw team comp is most popular?
The most popular Kog'Maw team comp uses Master Yi, Rengar, Sett, Yorick, Kog'Maw, Krug, Nidalee, and Vi with a pick rate of 1.21%. This composition features the Blossom, Brawler, Adaptor, Primal, Rival, Caustic, and Juggernaut traits and has a 79.20% win rate.
Which Kog'Maw TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Kog'Maw comp with the highest first place rate includes Ashe, Malphite, Rek'Sai, Sivir, Cinderling, Kog'Maw, Krug, Nidalee, and Sentinel and achieves first place 27.29% of the time. This comp uses the Monolith, Blackthorn, Brawler, Adaptor, Invoker, Primal, Riftbeast, and Caustic traits and has a 86.69% overall win rate.
Which Kog'Maw comp has the best average placement?
The Kog'Maw comp with the best average placement features Malphite, Rek'Sai, Sivir, Cinderling, Kog'Maw, Krug, Nidalee, Sentinel, and Taric with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Monolith, Blackthorn, Brawler, Adaptor, Hunter, Invoker, Primal, Riftbeast, Vanguard, Caustic, and Emerald Aspect traits and maintains a 87.64% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Kog'Maw TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Kog'Maw comps are Caustic, Brawler, Adaptor, Primal, and Blossom. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Kog'Maw team compositions and provide strong synergies with Kog'Maw's abilities and playstyle.